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10 years after the initial seed was planted by these two iconicbands to join forces in a bold, new creative endeavour, the fruits of thisseemingly unlikely musical idea have finally been born. FFS. FranzFerdinand and Sparks. Yes, For Fuck’s Sake!

The mutual admiration society between Alex Kapranos, NickMcCarthy, Bob Hardy, Paul Thomson, Ron Mael and Russell Mael has manifesteditself in a striking new album produced by master producer John Congleton (heof St. Vincent and scads of others great artists’ fame).

And without further ado, FFS, is upping the ante with theannouncement that they will be performing live. FFS: Franz Ferdinand andSparks together in concert. It’s true.